Kevan Blackadder

Director of Cheltenham BID, journo and media professional. Fan of football (Carlisle United and Bristol Rovers), real ale and scuba diving

[Kevan Blackadder @KevanBlackadder]

So proud to be asked to represent #OurChelt businesses for ⁦@CheltenhamBID⁩ at the #clapforkeyworkers at Cheltenham General Hospital. Thank you all for everything you’re doing

[Kevan Blackadder @KevanBlackadder]

@cotswoldeditor1 I think the MP has it right. Yes it has wide implications but we must save lives. I had big row with a long-term friend who joined anti-vac protest weeks ago. Idiot. We need to get rid of anything that encourages these people

[Kevan Blackadder @KevanBlackadder]

Great to see how well prepared #OuChelt food businesses were for Lockdown 3. Better prepared than the Government. Please use them for takeaway or delivery. Extensive list here

[OurChelt @OurChelt]

Many of Cheltenham’s hospitality businesses remain open in lockdown for takeaway or delivery- we’ve done the research so you don’t have to!

This thread will be added to as we receive more information. If you would like to be included, please email [email protected]

[Kevan Blackadder @KevanBlackadder]

Well done to the team for everything they’ve done in 2020. Thanks to @BelleZim and @AlexBoult3 for keeping things running so well at the end of the year

[Cheltenham BID @CheltenhamBID]

2020 has certainly been a year without precedent.

We have been busier than ever supporting Cheltenham through lockdowns and tier announcements, working closely with our colleagues at @visitchelt and @CheltenhamBC.

Happy New Year- here's to a happy and healthy 2021!✨

[Kevan Blackadder @KevanBlackadder]

@cotslifeeditor @CandiaMcKormack @cotswoldlife Great news. I was hoping that would be the decision. Congrats @CandiaMcKormack from me and @CheltenhamBID

[Kevan Blackadder @KevanBlackadder]

@mpmwilko @CheltenhamBID @CheltenhamBC It’s Santa. “That bald-headed (and beardless) one”.

[Kevan Blackadder @KevanBlackadder]

@exGlosPolBiker @CheltenhamBID @TidalDirect @visitchelt @CheltenhamBC @exGlosPolBiker I know it seems earlier every year but we’ve switched on later than most. We now hope having new lights in place when lockdown ends will be another reason for people to come to Cheltenham. Our businesses need their custom this December like never before

[Cheltenham BID @CheltenhamBID]

They have arrived! Cheltenham has officially marked the beginning of the Christmas season with the switching on of the town’s new Christmas lights🌟 #ourchelt

https://t.co/gEjZdz0YmF

[Cheltenham BID @CheltenhamBID]

Cheltenham’s new Christmas campaign allows businesses to directly reach local residents and would-be visitors over the festive period🎄

Find out how your business can get involved: https://t.co/EgOHaefDQ2

#ourchelt #supportlocal

[Kevan Blackadder @KevanBlackadder]

@joncolman @newsandstar IFollow support are adamant the problems are down to problems my end. What a game to miss 😡

[Kevan Blackadder @KevanBlackadder]

@joncolman @newsandstar It must be me! I’m in touch with them on online chat so we’ll see...

[Kevan Blackadder @KevanBlackadder]

@joncolman Like the team Chris Beech has gone with today. Three points please!

[Kevan Blackadder @KevanBlackadder]

@joncolman @newsandstar I’m trying @joncolman but can’t get on at the moment. Is it too early? Is anyone else on there?

[Kevan Blackadder @KevanBlackadder]

@cotslifeeditor @cotswoldlife I was in touch with an old contact of ours only yesterday saying what a great job you were still doing after all these years and that you were showing no signs of going anywhere. What do I know? Good luck Mike. Loved working with you and loved looking on from a distance

[Kevan Blackadder @KevanBlackadder]

@joncolman @newsandstar He treated our club and some of our players appallingly. Wouldn’t it be perfect if Carlisle and Swindon swapped divisions this season 😊

[Mark Owen @MarkMooseOwen]

Another great idea & campaign by @CheltenhamBID - Trail keeping festive spirit alive in Cheltenham https://t.co/ClMLtZ3pR5 @CheltenhamBC @PunchlineGlos

[Kevan Blackadder @KevanBlackadder]

@joncolman @newsandstar Beech is probably hoping he can rest both Guy and Alessandra for this one but looks they’ll be needed. Was worried at Hunt’s start but he seems to have grown into the game

[Kevan Blackadder @KevanBlackadder]

@KevinWardMedia Delighted you saw it @KevinWardMedia. Great performance from us but didn’t want to make it too straightforward at the end...

[Kevan Blackadder @KevanBlackadder]

Trying to watch @officialcufc in FA Cup action but BBC’s iPlayer service keeps cutting out. Have had problems with iFollow but this is worse @joncolman @BBC_Cumbria @BBCSport

[Kevan Blackadder @KevanBlackadder]

Great and safe half-term entertainment for the whole family in #OurChelt

[Cheltenham BID @CheltenhamBID]

Can you find all 12 Hidden Cheltenham trail locations spread across the town centre this half-term? Find map and more info here https://t.co/Yq85jdDUsO #HiddenChetenham @regentarcade @TheBreweryChelt

[Kevan Blackadder @KevanBlackadder]

Not another boring pub meal. No, NOT another boring pub meal - have a look at what’s on offer @theoldspot @tavernchelt and @RailwayChelt in this brilliant video celebrating #thegreattasteofcheltenham. Time for a visit to one of of #ourchelt’s great gastric pubs @CheltenhamBID

[VisitCheltenham @visitchelt]

Our new video is out featuring a pub crawl around a few of our gastro pubs! 😋@TURFcheltenham @CheltenhamBID @OurChelt @CotswoldsGent @TheLuckyOnion @soglos @PunchlineGlos @RaikesJournal